Super slow motion Sky Sports cameras detected saliva falling from the hairy Belgian's mouth as he shouted at the striker on the ground, presumably lamenting the idea of a possible penalty.

Van Gaal said: “I have heard that it is a question on social media, but already the TV has shown that he is shouting and sometimes when you shout there’s a little bit of saliva with it. I don’t think that he’s a spitting figure.”

And of course LvG is 100% correct, I think even the Manchester City fans would agree Fellaini can barely control his arms and legs never mind a bit of spit in his mouth.